Histalex 4 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Chlorpheniramine maleate |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Histalex
- Antihistamine
- Medication
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Indications
- Urticaria
- Sensitivity reactions
- Angioneurotic edema
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Cough
- Common cold
- Motion sickness
- Allergic conditions
Pharmacology
- Alkylamine antihistamine
- Histamine H1-receptor blocking agent
- Less sedating than promethazine
- Competitive H1-receptor blocking
Dosage and Administration
- Adult dose: 4 mg every 4-6 hours
- Adult max dose: 24 mg daily
- Child dose (6-12 years): 2 mg every 4-6 hours
- Child max dose (6-12 years): 12 mg daily
- Child dose (2-5 years): 1 mg every 4-6 hours
- Child max dose (2-5 years): 6 mg daily
- Child dose (1-2 years): 1 mg twice daily
- Chlorpheniramine not recommended below 1 year
Interaction
- Incompatible with calcium chloride
- Incompatible with kanamycin sulfate
- Incompatible with noradrenaline acid tartrate
- Incompatible with pentobarbital sodium
- Incompatible with meglumine adipiodone
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to chlorpheniramine
- Contraindicated in newborn or premature infants
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscular weakness
- Gastrointestinal upset
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Not to be used in lactating mothers
- Caution in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester
Precautions and Warnings
- Caution in patients with glaucoma
- Caution in patients with prostatic hypertrophy
- Caution in driving vehicles
- Caution in operating machinery
Overdose Effects
- CNS depression
- CNS stimulation
- Tinnitus
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Hypotension
- Atropine-like signs and symptoms
- More likely in children
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protected from light
- Keep out of the reach of children